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SUBJECT

DATE

Installation of Oil Cooler/Filter Housing

May 2012

Additions, Revisions, or Updates

Publication Number / Title
DDC-SVC-MAN-0026

Platform

Section Title

Change

EPA07 MBE
4000

Installation of Oil Cooler/

Filter Housing

Added torque specification for banjo fittings.

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Installation of the Oil Cooler/Filter Housing

Install the oil cooler/filter housing as follows:

1. Check the oil cooler element and the inside of the cooler housing for corrosion, contamination by metal particles, or
abrasive material, such as sand.
a. If corrosion is found, clean or replace the oil cooler, as necessary.
b. Clean the mating surfaces of the oil cooler element and cooler housing. Remove any bits of adhering gasket material.
2. Install the oil cooler element and new gaskets on the oil cooler/filter housing. Tighten the element bolts to 25 Nm (18
lbft).
3. Install the oil cooler/filter housing on the cylinder block. Install the housing bolts and tighten them in the order shown
below. Tighten each bolt to 60 Nm (44 lbft).

Figure 1. Oil Cooler Housing Bolts

a. Clean the mating surfaces of the oil cooler/filter housing and the cylinder block. Remove any bits of adhering gasket
material.
b. Replace the oil cooler/filter housing gasket.
4. Install a new oil filter element (3) and O-ring (2) in the oil filter cap (1).

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1. Oil Filter Cap

2. O-ring

3. Oil Filter Element

Figure 2. Oil Filter Element

5. Install the oil filter cap. Tighten the cap nut to 25 Nm (18 lbft).
6. Secure the oil lines to the oil cooler/filter housing with a banjo bolt and new washers. Tighten the banjo bolt to 25 Nm
(18 lbft).
7. Install the oil pressure/temperature sensor on the oil cooler/filter housing. Refer to section "Installation of the Engine Oil
Pressure/Temperature Sensor" .
8. Connect the wiring harness to the oil pressure/temperature sensor.
9. Install the turbocharger on the engine. Refer to section "Installation of the Turbocharger" .
10. Connect the coolant pump shunt line to the coolant pump inlet pipe.
11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to section "Draining and Flushing the Cooling System" .
WARNING: ENGINE EXHAUST (i)(eov34)
To avoid injury from inhaling engine exhaust, always operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.
Engine exhaust is toxic.
12. Start the engine. Check the gauge for the correct oil pressure; check the oil lubrication system and the coolant pump inlet
pipe for leaks. The correct oil pressures are listed in "Engine Oil Pressures" below.

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Table 1.
Engine Oil Pressures

Engine Speed

Minimum Pressure kPa (psi)

At idling rpm

50 (7)

At maximum rpm

250 (36)

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